Foundations for Social Work Practice in Disability (SWSP3076)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2025
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences
School
Nursing, Midwifery & Social Wk
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
Workshop 3 Hours/ Week
3W
Assessment methods
Essay, case study, strategy.
Course enquiries
Doctor Kathy Ellem ()
Dr Kathy Ellem (k.ellem@uq.edu.au)
Current course offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
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Course description
This course introduces students to social work practice in the field of disability. The content is structured around weekly workshops covering the experience of disability for individuals and families, and current policy and programmatic issues in the disability sector. It adopts a strong focus on the lived experiences of disability and reflects on the important presence of family and community in the lives of people with disability. Topics covered include person-centred and family-centred practice, advocacy, local area coordination, supported decision-making, direct payments, NDIS and other relevant policy and legislation in the Australian context.